Aerosols can affect photosynthesis through radiative perturbations such as scattering and
absorbing solar radiation. This biophysical impact has been widely studied using field …

There are substantial changes in global green cover owing to anthropogenic activities and
climate change. Here, we estimate the long-term changes in India's green cover, and its …

Dramatic reductions in anthropogenic emissions during the lockdowns of the COVID‐19
pandemic provide an unparalleled opportunity to assess responses of the Earth system to …

Accurate estimation of carbon cycle is a challenging task owing to the complexity and
heterogeneity of ecosystems. Carbon Use Efficiency (CUE) is a metric to define the ability of …

The restrictions imposed on human activities during the COVID-19 lockdown (LD) period
provided a new scenario to identify potential sources of atmospheric pollution. There are …

CONTEXT About 60% of the world population relies primarily on rice as their staple food,
and India ranks second in terms of global rice production. Studies have shown the adverse …

Urban vegetation is essential for the quality of life in cities. Despite direct vegetation loss
during urban expansion, urbanization can indirectly enhance vegetation greening through …

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, China implemented large-scale lockdown measures in
early 2020, resulting in a marked reduction in human activities over a short period. Studies …

Rare earth mining, essential for modern industries and economic growth, often leads to
severe environmental degradation. Previous research has explored the ecological impacts …

The devastating effects of COVID-19 pandemic have widely affected human lives and
economy across the globe. There were significant changes in the global environmental …